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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 153.50 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 153.50 and 48.24 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 153.50 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/153.50 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 153.50 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 7,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404.60/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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